The Baking Playbook

Foolproof baking recipes anyone can master.

Featured Recipes

Our most popular and foolproof recipes that will make you feel like a master baker

Red Velvet Brownies Medium Bar Desserts

Red Velvet Brownies

Fudgy red velvet brownies with a creamy vanilla cream cheese swirl. Rich cocoa flavor, soft centers, and a smooth cheesecake-style topping baked in an 8x8 pan.

1 hour 35 min View Recipe
Lemon Blueberry Swirl Cookies Medium Cookies

Lemon Blueberry Swirl Cookies

Soft lemon cookies with a thick homemade blueberry jam swirl and a simple lemon glaze. Fresh lemon zest and real blueberries create a bright, balanced flavor.

1 hour 10 min View Recipe
Coffee Cake Cookies Medium Cookies

Coffee Cake Cookies

Soft, cinnamon-spiced cookies with a buttery streusel center and vanilla icing drizzle — all the comfort of coffee cake in cookie form.

Classic Banana Nut Bread Easy Breads

Classic Banana Nut Bread

Moist, tender, lightly sweet, and packed with real banana flavor. The perfect way to use up ripe bananas.

1 hour 15 min View Recipe
Chunky Monkey Brownies Easy Bar Desserts

Chunky Monkey Brownies

Got overripe bananas and not in the mood for banana bread? Make these rich, fudgy banana brownies instead.

1 hour 40 min View Recipe
Fool-Proof Chocolate Chip Cookies Easy Cookies

Fool-Proof Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, chewy, classic chocolate chip cookies that come out right every single time. Designed to be forgiving for beginner bakers.

Drinks

Cozy lattes, refreshing iced drinks, and homemade syrups to elevate your daily routine

Salted Maple Pecan Matcha Latte Medium Matcha

Salted Maple Pecan Matcha Latte

A cozy, earthy matcha latte sweetened with homemade salted maple pecan syrup. Creamy, lightly nutty, and perfectly balanced — like your favorite café drink, made at home.

Baker's Corner

Exploring the best bakeries and desserts from cities around the country

Baking Tips

Essential tips and tricks every baker should know for perfect results

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Room Temperature Ingredients

Always bring butter, eggs, and milk to room temperature for better mixing and texture.

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Measure Accurately

Use a kitchen scale for precise measurements. Baking is a science!

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Don't Over-Mix

Mix just until ingredients are combined to avoid tough, dense baked goods.

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Preheat Your Oven

Always preheat your oven for at least 15 minutes before baking.

Quality Ingredients

Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and results.

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Sift Dry Ingredients

Sifting prevents lumps and aerates flour for lighter, fluffier baked goods.

💡 Pro Tip: Keep a baking journal to note what works and what doesn't. Over time, you'll develop your own techniques and preferences that make each recipe uniquely yours!